Consultant I

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal Services (PCIFS) in the Washington, DC area seeks a Consultant I to support FMCSA contract work. The role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings in the DC region, reporting to the Program Manager.

The ideal candidate has a background in management consulting or PMO support, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage deliverables, risks, and client expectations in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Eligibility for U.S. Government security clearance.
• At least 3 years of client-facing management consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support PMO at project/workstream level and assist Program Manager.
• Coordinate planning, documentation, and progress tracking.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and client expectations.
• Prepare executive communications for PCI-GS and clients.
• Translate policy and strategic initiatives into actionable analysis.

Skills

PMO support

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative research

Client communication

Policy translation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Consultant I

The Consultant will support a contract with Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) held by PCI Government Services and will report to the Program Manager. While this role is remote, candidates must be local to the D.C. area for occasional onsite meetings.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Management/Business Consultant with a program management background, critical thinking skills, and a desire to manage client deliverables. As a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO) team supporting a highly complex, large, and visible effort, you will be responsible for assisting Program Manager in managing and coordinating at the project and workstream level, contributing to project planning, preparing and maintaining documentation, monitoring project activities, and evaluating the overall project performance.

In addition, you will work with client stakeholders to assess project performance, identify and manage risks and issues, keep clients informed, and proactively managing expectations.

As a Management/Business Consultant you will:

• Leverage best practices currently employed in the private and public sectors to support the Program/Project Management Office (PMO)
• Interact with team members and clients daily to include high ranking Government officials
• Engage in critical problem-solving
• Document, track, and manage program/project action items
• Manage and maintain document library/repository of all relevant program/project artifacts
• Interface with client on day-to-day project tasks and needs (i.e. meeting prep & follow up, action item/planning activities, etc.)
• Assist in the design and development of client deliverables
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• Translate policy and strategic initiatives into quantitative and qualitative data analysis and investigative data research
• Communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing within a large, matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
• Maintain quality delivery under tight deadlines and consistently meet client expectations
• Manage competing priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Create executive-level communications for both internal PCI-GS and client stakeholders

Education/Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Eligibility for U.S. Government security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study
• At least 3 years of client-facing management consulting experience for brand name consulting firms; federal acquisitions/financial assistance consulting experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience

Preferred

• Experience with G-Invoicing and/or Federal Travel Systems
• Federal grant administration, management, and compliance reporting
• Familiarity with CFR Part 200
• Drafting federal acquisition or grants guides, complex SOPs, work instructions or other large written report deliverables
• Quantitative analysis, statistical reporting, metrics and process design, development and implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior personnel on a daily basis
• Ability to read and interpret Federal acquisition policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those interpretations fully and legally to required deliverables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook, Visio)
• Ability to develop strong team and client relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)
• Superior aptitude for analysis, including quantitative analytical skills and problem-solving
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with people at all levels in an organization
• Relevant coursework or experience in: Market research tools, techniques, and methodologies, project and process management

PCI Federal Services (PCIFS) and its subsidiaries is an equal-opportunity employer. PCIFS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates

in accordance with applicable federal law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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